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PRGS vs. CVLT, QLYS, AI, MSFT, and ORCL

Should you buy Progress Software stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Progress Software with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Progress Software include CommVault Systems (CVLT), Qualys (QLYS), C3.ai (AI), Microsoft (MSFT), and Oracle (ORCL). These companies are all part of the "systems software" industry.

How does Progress Software compare to CommVault Systems?

Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS) and CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:CVLT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Progress Software has higher earnings, but lower revenue than CommVault Systems. Progress Software is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CommVault Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Progress Software$977.83M1.34$73.13M$1.9515.98
CommVault Systems$1.18B4.25$70.66M$1.5976.79

Progress Software presently has a consensus price target of $52.50, suggesting a potential upside of 68.49%. CommVault Systems has a consensus price target of $135.00, suggesting a potential upside of 10.57%. Given Progress Software's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Progress Software is more favorable than CommVault Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Progress Software
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
CommVault Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Progress Software has a net margin of 8.61% compared to CommVault Systems' net margin of 5.97%. CommVault Systems' return on equity of 51.64% beat Progress Software's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Progress Software8.61% 43.67% 8.60%
CommVault Systems 5.97%51.64%5.88%

93.5% of CommVault Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 4.1% of Progress Software shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of CommVault Systems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Progress Software has a beta of 0.83, meaning that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CommVault Systems has a beta of 0.82, meaning that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, CommVault Systems had 38 more articles in the media than Progress Software. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for CommVault Systems and 2 mentions for Progress Software. Progress Software's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat CommVault Systems' score of 0.18 indicating that Progress Software is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Progress Software
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
CommVault Systems
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
32 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

CommVault Systems beats Progress Software on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Progress Software compare to Qualys?

Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS) and Qualys (NASDAQ:QLYS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Qualys has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Progress Software. Progress Software is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Qualys, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Progress Software$977.83M1.34$73.13M$1.9515.98
Qualys$669.12M5.81$198.32M$5.5719.80

Qualys has a net margin of 29.41% compared to Progress Software's net margin of 8.61%. Progress Software's return on equity of 43.67% beat Qualys' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Progress Software8.61% 43.67% 8.60%
Qualys 29.41%37.15%19.09%

99.3% of Qualys shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.1% of Progress Software shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Qualys shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Progress Software presently has a consensus target price of $52.50, indicating a potential upside of 68.49%. Qualys has a consensus target price of $122.14, indicating a potential upside of 10.73%. Given Progress Software's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Progress Software is more favorable than Qualys.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Progress Software
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Qualys
3 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.06

In the previous week, Qualys had 11 more articles in the media than Progress Software. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Qualys and 2 mentions for Progress Software. Progress Software's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat Qualys' score of 0.54 indicating that Progress Software is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Progress Software
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Qualys
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Progress Software has a beta of 0.83, indicating that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Qualys has a beta of 0.65, indicating that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Qualys beats Progress Software on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Progress Software compare to C3.ai?

C3.ai (NYSE:AI) and Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Progress Software has higher revenue and earnings than C3.ai. C3.ai is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Progress Software, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
C3.ai$250.27M6.16-$470.37M-$3.34N/A
Progress Software$977.83M1.34$73.13M$1.9515.98

In the previous week, C3.ai had 48 more articles in the media than Progress Software. MarketBeat recorded 50 mentions for C3.ai and 2 mentions for Progress Software. Progress Software's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat C3.ai's score of 0.50 indicating that Progress Software is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
C3.ai
19 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
5 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Progress Software
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

C3.ai has a beta of 2.04, meaning that its share price is 104% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Progress Software has a beta of 0.83, meaning that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

C3.ai presently has a consensus target price of $12.92, suggesting a potential upside of 21.79%. Progress Software has a consensus target price of $52.50, suggesting a potential upside of 68.49%. Given Progress Software's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Progress Software is more favorable than C3.ai.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
C3.ai
6 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.79
Progress Software
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

39.0% of C3.ai shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.5% of C3.ai shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Progress Software shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Progress Software has a net margin of 8.61% compared to C3.ai's net margin of -187.95%. Progress Software's return on equity of 43.67% beat C3.ai's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
C3.ai-187.95% -60.20% -48.79%
Progress Software 8.61%43.67%8.60%

Summary

Progress Software beats C3.ai on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Progress Software compare to Microsoft?

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

71.1% of Microsoft shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Microsoft shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.1% of Progress Software shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Microsoft has a net margin of 39.34% compared to Progress Software's net margin of 8.61%. Progress Software's return on equity of 43.67% beat Microsoft's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Microsoft39.34% 31.94% 18.47%
Progress Software 8.61%43.67%8.60%

Microsoft has a beta of 1.11, meaning that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Progress Software has a beta of 0.83, meaning that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

Microsoft currently has a consensus price target of $561.20, suggesting a potential upside of 36.30%. Progress Software has a consensus price target of $52.50, suggesting a potential upside of 68.49%. Given Progress Software's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Progress Software is more favorable than Microsoft.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Microsoft
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
41 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87
Progress Software
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Microsoft has higher revenue and earnings than Progress Software. Progress Software is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Microsoft, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Microsoft$281.72B10.86$101.83B$16.8024.51
Progress Software$977.83M1.34$73.13M$1.9515.98

In the previous week, Microsoft had 312 more articles in the media than Progress Software. MarketBeat recorded 314 mentions for Microsoft and 2 mentions for Progress Software. Progress Software's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat Microsoft's score of 0.80 indicating that Progress Software is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Microsoft
169 Very Positive mention(s)
41 Positive mention(s)
61 Neutral mention(s)
33 Negative mention(s)
8 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Progress Software
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Summary

Microsoft beats Progress Software on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Progress Software compare to Oracle?

Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS) and Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Oracle has a net margin of 25.30% compared to Progress Software's net margin of 8.61%. Oracle's return on equity of 62.70% beat Progress Software's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Progress Software8.61% 43.67% 8.60%
Oracle 25.30%62.70%8.65%

Progress Software currently has a consensus price target of $52.50, suggesting a potential upside of 68.49%. Oracle has a consensus price target of $268.39, suggesting a potential upside of 26.80%. Given Progress Software's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Progress Software is more favorable than Oracle.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Progress Software
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Oracle
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81

Progress Software has a beta of 0.83, suggesting that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Oracle has a beta of 1.65, suggesting that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Oracle had 168 more articles in the media than Progress Software. MarketBeat recorded 170 mentions for Oracle and 2 mentions for Progress Software. Progress Software's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat Oracle's score of 0.86 indicating that Progress Software is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Progress Software
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Oracle
87 Very Positive mention(s)
22 Positive mention(s)
44 Neutral mention(s)
12 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

42.4% of Oracle shares are held by institutional investors. 4.1% of Progress Software shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 40.9% of Oracle shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Oracle has higher revenue and earnings than Progress Software. Progress Software is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Oracle, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Progress Software$977.83M1.34$73.13M$1.9515.98
Oracle$57.40B10.61$12.44B$5.5738.00

Summary

Oracle beats Progress Software on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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PRGS vs. The Competition

MetricProgress SoftwareCOMP IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.32B$147.52B$38.94B$11.99B
Dividend YieldN/A1.92%3.14%5.58%
P/E Ratio15.9820.8879.9723.74
Price / Sales1.344.99637.24107.95
Price / Cash3.7417.7048.7537.25
Price / Book2.7930.859.716.78
Net Income$73.13M$5.11B$1.07B$337.51M
7 Day Performance-11.78%-7.52%-3.08%-2.72%
1 Month Performance4.32%-2.96%4.38%1.87%
1 Year Performance-51.45%-19.82%159.73%26.60%

Progress Software Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PRGS
Progress Software
4.1805 of 5 stars
$31.16
-0.6%
$52.50
+68.5%
-51.1%$1.32B$977.83M15.982,801
CVLT
CommVault Systems
3.2506 of 5 stars
$108.09
+0.8%
$135.00
+24.9%
-37.1%$4.42B$1.18B67.983,300
QLYS
Qualys
2.9439 of 5 stars
$102.31
-0.1%
$122.14
+19.4%
-22.5%$3.61B$669.12M18.372,625
AI
C3.ai
2.7146 of 5 stars
$9.60
+3.3%
$15.93
+66.0%
-59.8%$1.35B$389.06MN/A1,181
MSFT
Microsoft
4.9862 of 5 stars
$416.03
-0.6%
$560.88
+34.8%
-11.4%$3.11T$318.27B24.76228,000

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